Microsoft Says Xbox Games Are Going Everywhere—Even PlayStation
| October 28, 2025
Big change ahead for Xbox fans: Microsoft is taking its games beyond its own consoles—and even putting them on PlayStation.
In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed a major shift in strategy: Xbox will now follow the same path as Microsoft Office. Just like you can use Word or Excel on a Mac, iPhone, or Android, soon you’ll be able to play top Xbox games on almost any device—including rival platforms.
“We want to be everywhere,” Nadella said. “On consoles, on PC, on mobile, on TV, in the cloud—we just want gamers to enjoy our games, no matter where they play.”
Halo Is Coming to PlayStation? Yes, Really.
This isn’t just talk. Microsoft has already started making moves:
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Halo: Campaign Evolved—a new entry in the legendary Halo series—will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. This is the first time ever a main Halo game will appear on Sony’s console.
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Other big Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are also heading to rival platforms.
For years, Halo was Xbox’s crown jewel—something you had to own an Xbox to play. Now, Microsoft is betting that more players = more success, even if they’re not using Microsoft hardware.
The Next Xbox Might Not Feel Like a “Console” at All
Nadella also hinted at the next Xbox console, expected in 2027. But don’t expect the same old box under your TV.
Instead, Microsoft is building a high-end hybrid—part PC, part console—that could cost between $1,000 and $1,500. It might let you:
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Play Xbox games through the Microsoft Store
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Switch seamlessly between cloud, console, and PC gaming
“The line between PC and console is blurry,” Nadella said. “We built the Xbox because we wanted a better gaming PC. Maybe it’s time to rethink the whole idea.”
Gaming’s Real Rival? TikTok.
One of the most surprising comments came when Nadella talked about competition.
“Gaming’s competition isn’t other consoles,” he said. “It’s short-form video—like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Netflix.”
Xbox head Matt Booty echoed this earlier, saying Microsoft now competes “with everything from movies to social media” for your attention.
Why the Big Shift?
Money is part of it. Since late 2023, Microsoft’s CFO has demanded that Xbox hit a 30% profit margin—much higher than the industry average of 17–22%.
To reach that goal, Xbox has:
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Raised Game Pass prices
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Cut staff
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Cancelled some game projects
Going multiplatform could bring in millions of new players—and more revenue—without needing everyone to buy an Xbox.
What This Means for Gamers
Good news: you’ll have more ways to play your favorite games, no matter what device you own.
But it also means the “console war” might be ending—not with a winner, but with everyone playing together.
And honestly? That sounds like a win for all of us.
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